Kratom & 7-OH Lawsuits
Kratom Lawsuits: Addiction, Serious Injury & Wrongful Death
Kratom has been linked to addiction, severe injury, and death, with FDA warnings highlighting safety concerns and lack of regulation. Families affected by kratom-related harm may have legal options through wrongful death and product liability lawsuits.
At 1-800-LAW-FIRM, we understand how quickly a product marketed as a “natural” supplement can turn into a serious, life-altering health crisis. Our team has experience handling complex product liability litigation involving inadequately tested or improperly marketed products, including the growing wave of cases tied to concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products sold alongside traditional kratom. We offer skilled, compassionate representation to victims and their families as they navigate the medical, financial, and legal fallout of a serious injury or Kratom wrongful death lawsuit.
Our approach combines thorough investigation, expert consultation, and relentless advocacy to pursue fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, dependency-related harm, and wrongful death. With a commitment to justice and personalized support, 1-800-LAW-FIRM stands by clients at every stage of the legal process.
If you or a loved one used the herbal supplement and were harmed, you may be able to file a kratom lawsuit and seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more.
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1-800-LAW-FIRM is Helping Victims & Families Pursue Justice After Serious Injury or Death Linked to Dangerous Kratom and 7-OH Products.
What Are Kratom and 7-OH?
Kratom leaf naturally contains a compound called mitragynine, along with much smaller amounts of a related compound, 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Both compounds can interact with opioid receptors in the brain, though in traditional leaf products 7-OH is typically present only in trace amounts. Concentrated 7-OH products isolate and boost 7-OH to levels far beyond what occurs naturally in the plant, and are sold as tablets, gummies, drink shots, and capsules marketed for pain relief, mood enhancement, or energy.
How Concentrated 7-OH Differs From Traditional Kratom
This distinction matters both medically and legally. On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced its intent to temporarily place 7-hydroxymitragynine above a specified threshold, along with several related synthetic derivatives, into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, following a formal recommendation from the FDA and warning letters the FDA issued in 2025 to companies selling 7-OH tablets, gummies, drink mixes, and liquid shots. Regulators have been explicit that this action targets concentrated, enhanced, and synthetic 7-OH products, not natural kratom leaf sold at trace levels of 7-OH.
- Traditional kratom leaf or powder: Naturally occurring, trace-level 7-OH content
- Concentrated 7-OH tablets, gummies, shots, and capsules: Chemically enhanced or synthesized to deliver much higher, opioid-like doses of 7-OH
- Many consumers are never told which category or product they are buying, or how the two differ in potency and risk
Reported Injuries and Safety Concerns
Public health agencies have raised increasing concern about concentrated 7-OH products. The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a health alert after its poison center network recorded a sharp rise in kratom- and 7-OH-related exposure reports, warning that 7-OH can cause serious health problems and carries a potential for dependence and abuse. Federal officials have similarly pointed to reports of misuse, dependence, and overdose associated with these products.
A 2026 CDC analysis of National Poison Data System records found that kratom-related exposure reports to U.S. poison centers rose approximately 1,200% between 2015 and 2025, from 258 reports to a record 3,434. The same analysis found that roughly 79% of kratom-associated deaths during that period (184 of 233) involved kratom used together with other substances, such as opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, or alcohol, underscoring how combination use can heighten the risk of a fatal outcome.
Serious harm reported in connection with kratom or 7-OH products includes:
- Overdose or opioid-like toxicity
- Severe sedation or respiratory depression
- Dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms
- Seizures or other neurological effects
- Liver injury
- Hospitalization following use of a concentrated 7-OH product
- Death, in some cases involving 7-OH alone or in combination with other substances
Not every kratom product carries the same risk profile, and not everyone who uses kratom or 7-OH will be harmed. But when a manufacturer sells a concentrated, opioid-like product without adequately warning consumers of its potency and risks, the people harmed by that product may have legal recourse.
Companies That May Be Investigated
Kratom and 7-OH litigation can involve multiple companies across the supply chain, including:
- Manufacturers that formulate or synthesize concentrated 7-OH extracts
- Companies that market kratom or 7-OH products under a specific brand name
- Distributors that supply these products to retail stores
- Gas stations, smoke shops, and convenience stores that sell concentrated 7-OH products, including to underage customers
- Online retailers that ship kratom or 7-OH products directly to consumers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kratom?
Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is a plant native to Southeast Asia used to create a tea or powder for consumption. In small doses, kratom can have a stimulant effect, but in large doses it acts as a sedative. Users often take kratom recreationally or use it to try and alleviate symptoms of opiate withdrawal.
What are the Side Effects of Kratom?
Side effects of kratom can include:
- Death
- Tachycardia
- Seizures
- Hallucination
Is Kratom an Opioid?
The Food and Drug Administration has said that kratom “isn’t just a plant – it’s an opioid” in a news release from February 2018. The FDA research shows that the chemical structure of kratom binds to opioid receptors in the brain, indicating evidence of kratom’s opioid properties.
How Can You Help Me if I’ve Been Hurt by Kratom?
We have filed numerous wrongful death lawsuits for surviving family members of those killed by kratom in states across the country. We can offer a free case review if your loved one has been injured or died from a kratom overdose.
Can You Overdose on Kratom?
Yes. It is extremely possible to overdose on kratom. The chemical substances in kratom can act as a sedative and cause seizures, heart failure, lung hemorrhaging, respiratory failure. The FDA reports dozens of deaths across the country that are directly related to kratom use. Our attorneys currently represent families in kratom wrongful death lawsuits against manufacturers and distributors.
Is Kratom Addictive?
Kratom is known to be addictive, and many users often struggle to stop using kratom. Symptoms of kratom withdrawal can be similar to opiate withdrawal.
Can Kratom Kill You?
Kratom has been linked to an increasing number of deaths in the United States. In Florida alone, kratom has been linked to nearly 600 overdose deaths, including dozens of deaths involving only kratom. And the numbers are rising. Our attorneys represent families across the country in kratom wrongful death lawsuits.
Can You File Kratom Lawsuit Against a Manufacturer?
You can and we have. Our attorneys have filed kratom wrongful death lawsuits against kratom manufacturers and distributors in states across the country.
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